We have moved

We have moved: traderspress.blogspot.com

02 December 2016

DBS eliminates a dozen jobs at brokerage as trading slumps

DBS Group Holdings Ltd cut at least 12 roles across Asia at its brokerage unit, the latest bank to shrink its trading desk as volumes slump.

DBS Vickers Securities is rationalising its institutional business unit as it seeks to be "more competitive and responsive to market changes," the brokerage arm of South-east Asia's largest lender said in an e-mailed response to questions.

Alphadyne said to spin off S$2.85b Singapore hedge fund unit

Alphadyne Asset Management LLC, a New York-based hedge-fund manager overseeing US$4.8 billion in assets, will separate its Asia team into a new firm, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

Bart Broadman, a co-founder of Alphadyne and chief investment officer of its Asia strategy, will be CIO of the new Singapore-based firm, said the person, who asked not to be identified as the information hasn't been publicly disclosed.

Updated Prop Trading and Screeners

Added AlphaGrep and a new section for Hong Kong prop firms. Updated Screeners to add Eqsift.